Ismael vs Ibrahim

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ismael

Boy #234 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God will hear"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Spanish Arabic Latin American Jewish Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#234
Total SSA Count
1,532
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Ibrahim

Boy #360 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"father of many nations"

Origin: Hebrew (Avraham)

Cultural Roots

Arabic Turkish Indonesian West African Somali

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#360
Total SSA Count
922
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ismael Rank #234
Ibrahim Rank #360

Ismael is more popular, ranked #234 vs #360 for Ibrahim.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ismael or Ibrahim more popular?

Ismael is more popular, ranked #234 compared to Ibrahim at #360 in the United States.

What do Ismael and Ibrahim mean?

Ismael means "God will hear" (Hebrew origin). Ibrahim means "father of many nations" (Hebrew (Avraham) origin).

Are Ismael and Ibrahim boy or girl names?

Ismael is primarily a boy name. Ibrahim is primarily a boy name.

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